I've lost my ability to whistle

JennaGlatzer · Jul 29, 2007

Swear. I used to be able to whistle. Now I can't. Air comes out, but no sound unless I concentrate really hard and keep tryingandtryingandtrying and then I can get a *tiny* bit of sound. Maybe. Why would this happen? And what other abilities might I lose?

Mom'sWrite · Jul 29, 2007

You know how to whistle, don't you?

You just put your lips together and blow (like Lauren Bacall.)

But really, now that you are a mom, expect your brains to turn to mush. (I left my car keys in the freezer once.) You're doing pretty good if just your whistler is kaput.

JennaGlatzer · Jul 29, 2007

I just checked: teeth are all still in their proper places. (See avatar.)

I have the ability to make any sound I like when I sneeze (I generally go for "ABACHOOBEE!"). You don't think I'm in danger of losing that, do you? I rather like it.

Perks · Jul 29, 2007

I've been trying to whistle for thirty-two years. I simply cannot. My eight year old was trying to 'teach' me recently. She leaned in to inspect my technique. "Nope. It's not gonna work. Your lips are too fat."

There's no telling what life will take away from you and put in its place.

Good luck to you, madam.

Rolling Thunder · Jul 29, 2007

JennaGlatzer said:
I have the ability to make any sound I like when I sneeze (I generally go for "ABACHOOBEE!"). You don't think I'm in danger of losing that, do you? I rather like it.

You can learn to use that to your advantage. One way is to say 'Ihatechoo' when you sneeze near people you dislike. They'll look at you funny but really can't be sure of what you did.

Jersey Chick · Jul 29, 2007

Ah, just do like my daughter does - she puckers, and then hums. Quite melodic, really.

The Lady · Jul 29, 2007

Can you still roll your tongue?

And does your belly button still point in the usual direction?

Siddow · Jul 29, 2007

It's just the first thing Sarina took from you. Don't worry; she'll steal your metabolism next. Then your hair, and your ability to reason.

Oh, the things we give up for our children...

Danger Jane · Jul 29, 2007

Perks said:
I've been trying to whistle for thirty-two years. I simply cannot. My eight year old was trying to 'teach' me recently. She leaned in to inspect my technique. "Nope. It's not gonna work. Your lips are too fat."

There's no telling what life will take away from you and put in its place.

Good luck to you, madam.

Big lips cause whistling impotence?

Guess that's my friend's problem.

My little sister can whistle exctly like a bird. She confuses the hell out of people. Personally I find it insanely irritating.

Jean Marie · Jul 29, 2007

KTC said:
Try inhaling instead of exhaling.

I know!!!!!!

You've been listening to me whistle, haven't you?

Was that you laughing, behind the maple tree, this afternoon?

Susie · Jul 29, 2007

I bet it'll come back to you soon, Jenna. Maybe it's just taking a little respite.

SC Harrison · Jul 29, 2007

Just watch a few reruns of the Andy Griffith Show immediately followed by the movie Bridge On The River Kwai, and it will all come back to you.

Jersey Chick · Jul 29, 2007

Don't forget the scene in Breakfast Club where they're all whistling that Bridge on the River Kwai song.

and now i'm doing it... **sighs**

Backward Masking · Jul 29, 2007

Not the end of the world if you can't whistle. Simply replace that gap in your ability repertoire with another constructive ability such as accounting, or the ability to play the recorder.

~Cheers

CACTUSWENDY · Jul 29, 2007

It's hell getting old.

You will not believe what else you lose as time goes by.

(What a pretty baby. Does she smile alllllll the time?)

Danger Jane · Jul 29, 2007

Here's a great suggestion:

Just sing Jefferson Airplane songs all the time. Greasy Heart, White Rabbit, Somebody to Love, You and Me and Pooneil...

JennaGlatzer · Jul 29, 2007

KTC said:
Did you get collagen injections in your lips? Or maybe bitten by a poisonous spider...which, believe it or not could make your lips swell quite badly.

No to the collagen, maybe to the spider. You know how they say we all eat, like, 64 spiders in our sleep in our lifetime? Maybe in my sleep. Ew.

Jersey Chick said:
Ah, just do like my daughter does - she puckers, and then hums. Quite melodic, really.

Sounds cute.

The Lady said:
Can you still roll your tongue?

And does your belly button still point in the usual direction?

Yes and yes.

Siddow said:
It's just the first thing Sarina took from you. Don't worry; she'll steal your metabolism next. Then your hair, and your ability to reason.

She's already stealing my hair... I have two bald spots! The things no one tells a gal before she goes out and gets all pregnanted.

CACTUSWENDY said:
(What a pretty baby. Does she smile alllllll the time?)

Thanks! And no, but often. Sometimes she looks like this:

http://jennaglatzer.blogspot.com/2007/07/we-interrupt-this-blog-with-important.html

Hillary · Jul 29, 2007

I confess. I stole it. And you're not getting it back. Now I have two whistles. Mine and yours. I layer them and create mind-blowing musical arrangements. Just try to be happy your whistle went to such good use. *pats consolingly*

JennaGlatzer · Jul 29, 2007

Darn you, Hillary! Darn you to heck!

*Plots to steal back her whistle when Hillary isn't looking*

Danger Jane · Jul 29, 2007

she's already there....my fault, sorry.

Dawno · Jul 29, 2007

I've never heard of anyone losing their whistle. If you ever figure out why, do tell us, I'm danged curious about it.

dclary · Jul 29, 2007

I suggest you watch Mae West describing the act a couple dozen times.

writerterri · Jul 29, 2007

Try positioning your tongue in different ways and see if it doesn't come back.

Tip of tongue on bottom teeth, back side. Bridge of tongue kind of forward but flat and lips way out.

Now blow...

Inky · Jul 29, 2007

Can you fold your tongue like a taco? Hey! It comes in handy....course....as soon as I figure out for what--don't go there dclary--I'll get back to you. Been told it's connected to whistling.

Bmwhtly · Jul 30, 2007

JennaGlatzer said:
(See avatar.)

Speaking of your avatar, pretty smiles aside, it kinda looks like you're wearing a baby-head necklace.

I've lost my ability to whistle

wishes you happiness

Service with a smile

wishes you happiness

delicate #!&@*#! flower

Up all night to get Loki

Critical Member

I'm super! Thanks for asking

calm waters ahead

Thanks, special friend for my avi!

Dances With Hamsters

Up all night to get Loki

Why so serious?

An old, sappy, and happy one.

wishes you happiness

Neural Trailblazer

wishes you happiness

Shiny!

Unabashed Mercenary

It's a dorky day!

Eat, Sleep, Write...

Yes, I'm back.